The Running Man
“Time is Running Out for the Running Man...And His Woman!”
Synopsis
An Englishman with a grudge against an insurance company for a disallowed claim fakes his own death and escapes to Spain, but is soon pursued by an insurance investigator.
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The Running Man (1963) title sequence
Type: Clip • Published 2019-06-30
Top Cast
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Laurence Harvey
Rex Black
Lee Remick
Stella Black
Alan Bates
Stephen
Felix Aylmer
Parson
Eleanor Summerfield
Hilda Tanner
Colin Gordon
Solicitor
Allan Cuthbertson
Jenkins
Harold Goldblatt
Tom Webster
Noel Purcell
Miles Bleeker
Ramsay Ames
Madge Penderby
Fernando Rey
Police Official
Juanjo Menéndez
Roberto (as Juan Jose Menendez)
Eddie Byrne
Sam Crewdson
John Meillon
Jim Jerome
Roger Delgado
Spanish Doctor
Fortunio Bonanova
Spanish Bank Manager
Shirley Gale
Florence
José Calvo
Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mortimer
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Running Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Peet Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
John Mortimer, Shelley Smith
William Alwyn
Robert Krasker
Bert Bates
Carol Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Reed
Director
John Mortimer
Screenplay
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Carol Reed
Producer
Bert Bates
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Running Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Running Man about?
An Englishman with a grudge against an insurance company for a disallowed claim fakes his own death and escapes to Spain, but is soon pursued by an insurance investigator.
Who directed The Running Man?
The Running Man was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The Running Man?
The principal cast of The Running Man includes Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick, Alan Bates, Felix Aylmer, Eleanor Summerfield.
When was The Running Man released and how long is it?
The Running Man was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Running Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Running Man was composed by William Alwyn.
Is The Running Man based on a book or true story?
The Running Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shelley Smith".